Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 2 / Fall Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | Short Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Compulsory | ||||
| Department | LABORATUAR TECHCNOLOGY | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | ALİ TOPRAK (alitoprak@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| To give basic information about fertilizers and to give basic information about fertilization and fertilizer analysis. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | To be able to recognize fertilizers used according to plant and soil analysis. |
PO-1 He/she has theoretical knowledge on basic subjects of chemistry, biology, microbiology and biotechnology.
PO-5 He/she makes basic evaluations in the fields of chemistry, biology, microbiology and biotechnology. PO-22 He/She has sufficient knowledge and experience for analyzes in agricultural areas (such as pesticides and fertilizers). |
Examination Laboratory Exam Presentation |
| LO-2 | Knows the basic properties of the fertilizer in order to get the highest yield from the plant. |
PO-1 He/she has theoretical knowledge on basic subjects of chemistry, biology, microbiology and biotechnology.
PO-5 He/she makes basic evaluations in the fields of chemistry, biology, microbiology and biotechnology. |
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| LO-3 | Have an idea about various chemical analyzes in fertilizers and apply them in practice. |
PO-1 He/she has theoretical knowledge on basic subjects of chemistry, biology, microbiology and biotechnology.
PO-6 He/she has the ability to interpret and evaluate data, to identify problems, to analyze and to develop solutions based on evidence, by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field. PO-22 He/She has sufficient knowledge and experience for analyzes in agricultural areas (such as pesticides and fertilizers). |
Examination Laboratory Exam Presentation |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Introduction of fertilizers, fertilizer types, basic information about fertilization, fertilizer analysis, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium in fertilizers, electrical conductivity (EC) and micro-element determination. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Definition of fertilizer | Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer |
| 2 | Types of fertilizers: Organic fertilizers | Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer |
| 3 | Mineral fertilizers | Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer |
| 4 | Nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium fertilizers | Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer |
| 5 | Calcium-magnesium-sulfur fertilizers | Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer |
| 6 | Compound fertilizers | Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer |
| 7 | Micro-nutrient fertilizers | Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Basic information about fertilization | Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer |
| 10 | Nitrogen analysis in fertilizers | Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer |
| 11 | Phosphorus analysis in fertilizers | Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer |
| 12 | Potassium analysis in fertilizers | Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer |
| 13 | Analysis of calcium and magnesium in fertilizers | Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer |
| 14 | EC analysis in fertilizers | Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer |
| 15 | Some micro-element analyzes in fertilizers | Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Gübre Analizleri, Burhan Kacar, Cihat Kütük, Nobel Yayınları, 2010, Ankara. | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Course books, classrooms, computer, projection, laboratory, laboratory equipment. | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 1 | 20 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | 4 | 1 | 20 |
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 1 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 0 | ||
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Own study for mid-term exam | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 90 | ||